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ARMSTRONG AIR · A7AC22V SERIES

ARMSTRONG AIR A7AC22V48P-**B

split central air conditioner · ~4 ton (45,500 BTU/h cooling) · matched coil 7EH60DX-**+TDR

A split central air conditioner rated SEER2 17.25 — the seasonal number that sets your summer running cost.

Residential R-454B Split system

Also sold as: Airease — the same certified unit under 2 brand labels (shared manufacturer).

17.25
SEER2

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At a glance

Who it's for

Cooling a home that needs about 4 tons of capacity, replacing an aging AC condenser.

The standout number

SEER2 17.25 (EER2 12.4 at peak 95°F) — higher means lower cooling bills.

The catch

A central AC is contractor-installed — the number that matters is the installed price with a matched coil, so get a few local quotes.

The Verified Label — every certified spec

Verified LabelCertified cooling performance & running cost
AHRI ref 218669734
cert date not published
status: Active

Cooling efficiency — source: AHRI / ENERGY STAR

SEER2 seasonal cooling efficiency — sets your summer bill17.25
EER2 steady-state efficiency at 95°F outdoor12.4

Capacity & configuration — source: AHRI

Cooling capacity at 95°F outdoor45,500 BTU/h · ~4 ton
System typeSplit (condenser + indoor coil)
Matched indoor coil7EH60DX-**+TDR

Operating cost — computed by Verified HVAC Data

Estimated annual cooling cost

$497

per year at U.S. average electricity prices & a typical cooling season

Efficiency tier

SEER2 17.25

high-efficiency — noticeably lower summer bills

Cooling cost falls as SEER2 rises. Your climate and local electricity price change the total — compare running costs →

Refrigerant & identity

RefrigerantGWP ≈ 466 (IPCC)R-454B
EnergyGuide labelYes — FTC EnergyGuide
ENERGY STARNot listed
SegmentResidential
Outdoor modelA7AC22V48P-**B
AHRI reference #218669734
Also sold as identical rebadged unitsAirease

How it ranks

Where this condenser sits among the 760 central air conditioners we track, on the two efficiency numbers that decide a cooling bill. Percentiles are computed from our corpus (higher = better).

SEER2

Better than 99%

of the 760 units with a published SEER2

EER2

Better than 75%

of the 760 units with a published EER2

Rebates & incentives

Central AC rebates are thinner than heat-pump rebates and usually require a high SEER2 tier. The federal 25C credit expired December 31, 2025; the live money is state and utility programs. Check what applies where you live on our rebates page.

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Frequently asked questions

How efficient is the ARMSTRONG AIR A7AC22V48P-**B?

It is rated SEER2 17.25 and EER2 12.4. SEER2 is the seasonal cooling efficiency — the higher the number, the less electricity it uses to remove the same heat. Current federal minimums are SEER2 13.4–14.3 depending on region, so this unit sits well above the floor.

What does the ARMSTRONG AIR A7AC22V48P-**B cost to run?

We estimate about $497 a year to cool with it at U.S. average electricity prices and a typical cooling season. Your climate and local power price move the number — cooling cost scales inversely with SEER2.

What refrigerant does the ARMSTRONG AIR A7AC22V48P-**B use?

R-454B, which has a global-warming potential (GWP) of about 466. This is one of the lower-GWP refrigerants replacing R-410A.

Is the ARMSTRONG AIR A7AC22V48P-**B the same as other brands?

Yes. The same certified condenser is sold under 2 brand names — ARMSTRONG AIR, Airease — because these labels share a parent manufacturer. The specs are identical; the badge on the cabinet is the main difference. Compare installed prices across whichever brand a local contractor carries.

Where can I buy the ARMSTRONG AIR A7AC22V48P-**B?

Central AC condensers like this are installed by a licensed HVAC contractor, who matches the coil, pulls the permit and charges the refrigerant. Get a few installed quotes and compare the total price, not just the equipment.

Sources. Performance ratings from the AHRI Directory (cited by reference number 218669734; not a verbatim mirror) and ENERGY STAR certification data. Annual cooling cost and percentile figures are computed by Verified HVAC Data from published ratings and EIA U.S. average electricity prices — see our methodology. Refrigerant GWP is the IPCC value for that refrigerant. We publish no star ratings and take no payment for placement. "Not published" means the source registry doesn't disclose it — we never fill a spec with a guess.

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